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Posted December 16, 2011 06:18 pm

Shahid Khan would like to see the Jaguars play internationally

Shahid Khan wants the Jaguars to be a flag-bearer for the NFL's international initiatives.
"I think it's in the Jacksonville Jaguars' interest to really get our hats in the ring and really actively pursue to play a game overseas," Khan said.
Khan noted the international appeal that English Premiere League soccer teams have. They have fans throughout the Middle East and Asia. He sees the NFL heading in a similar direction and wants to be part of it.
"I'm very open," Khan said. "I think it would serve Jacksonville well to play a game or two overseas, to get the name Jacksonville out."
That could mean a trip to London for the Jaguars, which is something the franchise has avoided under outgoing owner Wayne Weaver. There was too much concern that sending the Jaguars to London would cause chatter of the team moving to rise.
Khan has said repeatedly since being approved to buy the Jaguars that he will not move the team. So he isn't afraid of any perception that might arise from playing in London.